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St Francis CofE Primary School
Aiken Road, Taw Hill, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN25 1UH, Swindon
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
60.7 / 100
Top 39%
Better than 61% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
446
Capacity
472
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
94%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good Ofsted rating, this primary school demonstrates a solid performance, particularly in key stage 2, where 70% of pupils meet expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 36% nationally. Parent satisfaction appears strong, and the school is better than 61% of others in the area according to the LocaleIQ score. However, only 10% of students achieve the higher standard in KS2, indicating room for improvement in stretching more able learners.
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Last inspected: 19 March 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 70% | Top 36% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 10% | Top 37% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British59.2%
Black African14.8%
White Other7.2%
Asian Other4.9%
Black Other2.9%
Mixed W+Asian2.2%
Mixed Other2.2%
Asian Indian1.6%
Asian Chinese1.3%
Other1.1%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.4%
traveller_irish0.4%
White Irish0.2%
Asian Pakistani0.2%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
Location
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51.59371, -1.82347 · SN25 1UH
School details
Local authoritySwindon
RegionSouth West
URN134151
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitewww.stfrancis.swindon.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is St Francis CofE Primary School rated by Ofsted?
St Francis CofE Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 19 March 2024.
Is St Francis CofE Primary School a good school?
St Francis CofE Primary School scores 60.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 39% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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